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Femoral Neck Fractures Treated by Closed Reduction and Internal Fixation with the Double Fluoroscope Technique: A Preliminary Study
- Source :
- Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 13, Iss 5, p 1418 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2024.
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Abstract
- Background: Fractures of the femur require significant radiation exposure during operations using fluoroscopy (C-arm), posing a high risk of radiation exposure to the medical staff and patients. To address this concern, in this study, we investigated the efficacy of using two fluoroscopy machines simultaneously. Methods: We categorized 30 patients with femoral neck fracture (FNF) into single and double C-arm groups. The operation and radiation exposure times during a closed reduction and internal fixation operation were investigated to evaluate whether the operation and radiation exposure times were effectively audited when the operation was performed using a double C-arm. Results: The total operation times were 93.21 ± 20.70 min and 66.69 ± 13.97 min for the single and double C-arm groups, respectively. Additionally, the total radiation times were 100.43 ± 24.59 s and 83.06 ± 19.53 s for the single and double C-arm groups, respectively. Operation and radiation exposure times in the two groups showed statistically significant differences (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The use of double C-arm in FNF can reduce operation and radiation exposure times. Hence, using the double C-arm in surgical treatment could reduce the risk of radiation exposure to medical staff and patients.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20770383
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.bd285b2eb12248628404e4b0d200956a
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13051418